GD · 10-Q · 2026Q4 · Full report

Interest Expense Trends

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP · 2026-10-30 · Importance 46 · Surprise 56

Net interest expense decreased to $163 million in the first nine months of 2026 from $251 million in the prior-year period, a decline of approximately 35%. The decrease reflected lower interest expense associated with commercial paper issuances and additional interest income from higher cash balances. The company’s updated full-year 2026 outlook estimated net interest expense of approximately $215 million.

Key facts

• General Dynamics’ net interest expense decreased to $163 million in the first nine months of 2026 from $251 million in the prior-year period, reflecting lower commercial-paper interest expense and additional interest income from higher cash balances. source